Site Transport Coordinator

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In this role, you will monitor and coordinate day-to-day transportation operations performed by Shipping Specialists/Administrators to achieve targeted transport costs and level of service for domestic and International purchases as well as product shipments, and meet operational requirements and customer satisfaction. You will be located in Valencia, Spain.

**You will**:
Assist the supervisor in planning and monitoring the working time of the Transportation team(s) in order to balance workload, track overtime, offset absences, prevent accidents and minimize business disruptions.
Provide instant operational capacity as a Transportation team member in the event of workload spikes or absences.
Act as the main point of contact for international vendors, forwarders, customs, and other regulators to address questions or issues related to operational aspects of imports/exports and transportation.
Coordinate streamlining of import/export processes with the Trade Affairs department to secure compliance with relevant/applicable regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve communication with internal/external customers to prevent/minimize business disruptions.
Resolve system and/or process issues involving transportation and escalate cross-functional cases to the supervisor.
Review consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of transportation processes and drive improvement initiatives via hands-on performance monitoring, technical and behavioral (safety) training as well ascoaching.
Develop other transportation coordinators in international requirements to ensure backup.
Assist the department head in personnel development, including providing guidance to performance objectives/appraisals.

You?
You have a degree in Logistics or a related field
You ideally have around 6 to 8 years of experience in shipping/logistics in a manufacturing environment.
You have experience in people management
You have a basic understanding of warehouse process flow in Spain
Good knowledge of transportation supplier landscape.
Good knowledge of material/product safety/security norms and regulations.
Solid IT skills (SAP preferred, MS Office)
Expertise in regulations applicable to import/export.

**Our Benefits**:
Private healthcare
Learning and career development opportunities
Meal allowance

Givaudan is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. You work within an inspiring team culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions, and divisions. Join us and Impact Your World

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers, and partners. Givaudan em-braces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.